O Flame Divine, O Flame of Love

Image by Gerd Altmann from PixabayO flame divine, O flame of LoveYou dance within my soul;Erratic—SporadicA life-force from above.Your heart you open up to meA piece to form the whole;Beautify—SanctifySecure enough to be.O flame of Love, O flame divineIgnite my heart anewCombustion—ConsumptionUn-burning fire so fine.A new creation, I am nowA vessel of Yours too;A molding—UnfoldingMy

City of God (intended to be chanted aloud)

My heart must become a city of GodSurrender, but not to the foe.My heart must become a city of GodOn earth as it is in heaven.My heart must become a city of GodThrough love in authentic action.My heart must become a city of GodBuilt on blood from the Cornerstone.My heart must become a city of GodA love which gives to the last drop.Written by Michelle Estep, OCDS

Bethany Hang Out – a blog by Shawn Chapman, OCDS. Shawn is a member of the Austin community of Secular Discalced Carmelites. She also writes regularly for ATX Catholic online.

Elizabeth Explores Writing - a blog by Elizabeth Ogilvie, OCDS. Elizabeth is a Secular Discalced Carmelite of the U.S. Central Province.

Gray Rising – a blog by Tim Bete, OCDS. Tim is a member of the community of the Secular Discalced Carmelites in Dayton, OH.

Hearth Cake and a Jug of Water – Mary Bellman, a member of the Dallas OCDS community, sends out a daily Carmelite quotation by e-mail. Send her an email at bellman.mary@gmail.com if you would like to be added on her mailing list and receive these Carmelite quotations.

Illumina, Domine – a blog by Pat Enk, a Secular Discalced Carmelite of the U.S. Central Province.